David Silva cradles miracle son Mateo before facing Huddersfield

- David Silva paraded his miracle son Mateo at the Etihad before facing Huddersfield

- Silva’s beloved son Mateo with girlfriend Jessica arrived just after 25 weeks

- The Spaniard was granted a compassionate leave after his son's five months stay in hospital

Manchester City star David Silva took out time to show case an extra-special mascot in the Citizens first home fixture of the campaign as he cradled miracle baby Mateo.

According to a UK Sun report the Poor Mateo was born after 25 weeks in December — but he looked the picture of health at the Etihad Stadium as the camera captured the touching family moment before the 32-year-old Silva took his place for the match against Huddersfield — and then went on to net a spectacular free kick in his 250th appearance for the Premier League champions.

The report further revealed that Mateo was released from hospital in May, after a five-month ordeal that saw Silva handed a compassionate leave by club boss Pep Guardiola.

David Silva kisses his son Mateo who looks a picture of health after spending five months in hospital. Photo credit: Getty Images